The combination of art work is intriguing. From whimsical to magical and expressive and deep, the art captures thoughts, moments in time and helps many of the artists to relieve stress.

Erica Loadman

My art is a combination of my own photography and editing using digital art tools. I am inspired by nature, music, film, other artworks, and emotion. I tend to use dark colors with flickers of brightness to create atmospheric images with a sense of depth.

Stephen Keller

I’m a self taught artist inspired early on by the great artists J.M.W.Turner, Andrew Wyeth and the French impressionists. I get inspiration sometimes from the smallest things; a shadow falling across a roof line, a line from a song or something someone has spoken to me passing. And trees…I love trees. They speak to me.

Sweta Bhoje

I am a amateur artist who paint what she feels to the heart and emotion. My art is oil paint mostly related with nature. I am an artist who paints greenery and plants with oil paint.

Daniel Sheley

Starting painting as a hobby to help relieve stress. Now I just paint when the mood hits me for fun.

Brian Mao

I am a creator of art pictures, painting, or my side profession is photography such as: Landscapes, Portraits, Textures.

Ashley Moss

Ever since I went for walks, I’ve always been captivated by the beauty of flowers and plants. So I decided to buy a camera and capture every flower and plant there is. I’m inspired by colors and shapes and that is what has gotten me into photography.

Rachel Hunnicutt

I’m an artist from Cayce, SC. I’m graduating from Winthrop University in the spring of 2021 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Educational Studies. My passion lies in creating small-scale illustrations. My art is heavily inspired by children’s book illustration and graphic novels, and I often work with muted, pastel color palettes as well as whimsical concepts.

Adrian Zugravu

Graphite Artist

Ali Rohan

Hello, I started doing art since I was 3 years old. At age 8 I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, When I was 8 I was kidnapped overseas by my father. My autoimmune disease got worse to a point that caused me to have 2 liver transplant surgeries. I had many episodes of blood loss and was in a coma for a week. During my 34 years of life I learned to channel my health and trauma into art. My way of communication is my artwork and each piece is a representation and reflection of my life.

Michael Garner

“Sea of Dreams”, paper and watercolor pens

TENDAI MAKUFA

I grew up in Zimbabwe where I trained for 4 years at Zimbabwe National Gallery [fine art] and majoring in painting. I have more than 20 years experience in art industry, I archive prizes. I use all mediums. I normally paint, painting that give hope in our everyday life.

Gareth Carroll

I use alcohol markers and graphite on paper board.

I graduated from fine art (DIT) in 2014 specifying in drawing and print. I then graduated from the National College of Art and Design with a professional masters in education and art.

I exhibited in the complex gallery in 2013 with a student retrospective. I then exhibited in DIT graduation show in 2014 and againin the NCAD gallery in 2016.

My work comes from the reading of Jung Carl, the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. In my present work, there is a repeated motif – that of the literal example of the phrase, “to grin and bear it”. This identifies how animals will bear their teeth when there is danger or a spike in their anxiety levels. I incorporate this with the teachings of Jung Carl in my figurative works.

Kira Feser

It is when we allow ourselves to create and we do not expect anything that we are unstoppable beings. I share my art to the world because it is what I love, what I create in the most raw moments. Sometimes its almost painful the point at which you can lose yourself to unyielded amounts of beauty. These imprints that I leave behind are me, imperfect and entirely whole…

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Started drawing and painting in 1984. At the time, mainly engaged in airbrush. Won numerous awards (including trips to Milan and New York) in the course of time with this airbrush work. Been a participant in several exhibitions, for example Times Square NY. Nominee of the Florence Biennale 2013 and the Florence Biennale 2015.

In 2012 started painting in acrylic paint, on canvas. Current style: colorful, modern, abstract with the occasional touch of pop art. The original designs are characterized by their own power, simplicity and balance. Lover of contrasting and often primary colors.

From profession graphic designer, for a cosmetics manufacturer. Co-responsible for overall design and appearance of this company.

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Self Taught Artists: Here are some essential tips for keeping your skills – and your life – in order:

Make sure you’ve chosen the right niche. You’re pretty sure you want to become an artist, and you’ve already taken steps toward that end. Ask yourself a few questions to make sure this what you’re passionate about. Is it something you’ll be happy to continue learning about, and will you enjoy your work as much five years from now as you do today? Those who experience the most success are truly passionate about what they do.

Decide where your art workspace will be. Should you have a home studio, or one located away from home? Depending on your lifestyle and your budget, there are advantages of both. For instance, if you have two or three small children at home, it won’t be an atmosphere that’s conducive to getting much accomplished! However, if you’re on a tight budget there is much to be said for working at home – no overhead, gas for the car, or expense for a fast-food lunch. Know your personal preferences, and how well you can ignore distractions at home.

Set goals. It’s essential that stay motivated and focused. Keep in mind that not only do you have to meet your own expectations and needs, but those of your family. Schedule your time so that it works out best for your own unique situation – and set small goals, so that you will enjoy the experience of accomplishing something.

Organization is key. Because you are your own boss, you have the luxury of sleeping late every now and then or going to your daughter’s dance recital at 3 in the afternoon. Therefore because you are not on a strict schedule, you must stay organized. Keep a planner and organize the next day’s work the night before. Set regular break times for yourself so that you don’t “burn out” and will stay energized. For many budding artists (and even seasoned ones) it’s best to start your day with the most difficult task, so that you can look forward to the rest of your workday without dread.

There are lots of other things new artists should do to begin their careers on the right foot; build a website, fill it with your work, engage in social media, stay current in your skills – and on and on. But this is enough to keep you busy for a while! Essentially, make sure you have all of your ideas lined out and a stable foundation before you jump out there and start advertising your services. A well-organized and thoughtful artist is a successful artists.

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Outsider art has been described online by many as artwork of a particular style – that which is “raw” or “primitive,” and often created by individuals who at some point in their lives have been institutionalized. One person claims that all outsider artists are self-taught, however the opposite is not true; while some self-taught artists of today may be outsiders, not all are.

While most artists agree that those who have had formal training in art are not self-taught, another individual who is a self-described lampworker (blown glass jewelry, beads, etc.) has the opinion that anyone who has ANY education in art – watching a DVD or YouTube video, reading through a tutorial, or downloading an ebook on the subject – is not a true self-taught artist.

If all this isn’t enough to leave you confused, yet another artist feel that ALL artists are self-taught in some way. Whether you learned to oil paint solely on your own by dredging up the talent and creativity from within yourself, or learned through workshops, magazines, teachers, and other artists, using these sources to shape your “artist within,” you are self-taught. In essence, not everyone can be an artist; it is a talent some have, and some do not. However, even those who have a passion and true talent for art may need to improve in some area. For instance, an artist may have problems painting a flower that looks realistic, even though all of the other elements of a painting are perfect. Does the fact that the artist searches for information on how to paint a flower mean that he or she is not self-taught? Hardly – quite the opposite, in fact.

The Free Dictionary defines self-taught art as “a genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists.” Synonyms listed following this definition include naive art, outsider art, primitive art, and vernacular art.

Hmmm . . . seems that anywhere you look, opinions and definitions all differ in regards to who is or who is not a self-taught artist. Maybe the best we can do is decide for ourselves, and put aside what anyone else thinks? Regardless, we are talented, passionate individuals who are driven to create – and do we really care whether we wear a label?

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